XRPulse ("we," "our," or "us") develops and operates systematic trading strategies for its own account on the XRP Ledger’s decentralized exchange. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website and read our articles at https://xrpulse.io.
By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not access or use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
Our website records technical request information and first-party article usage information:
- IP address in server request logs
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system information
- Pages visited, request times, and response status
- Article views, reading time, scroll depth, and sharing interactions
- Referring website
1.2 No Personal Information Required
We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to read this website. If you contact us by email, we receive the information you choose to provide.
2. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interest: To provide, maintain, and improve our Services, ensure security, and conduct analytics
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our Services
- Improve user experience and website functionality
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties.
4.2 Limited Sharing
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our Services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Automated security monitoring and threat detection
6. Data Retention
We retain information for the minimum time necessary:
- Server request logs: Retained only as long as necessary for security and analytics purposes
- Usage analytics: Retained only as long as necessary for service improvement
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Browser Privacy Settings
You can clear this website’s cookies and browser storage using your browser’s privacy settings. We do not track users across third-party websites.
7.2 Cookies and Browser Storage
We use cookies for request security and browser storage for a visitor identifier, device information, and queued article analytics events. Browser storage can persist between visits until cleared; session storage ends with your browsing session. You can restrict cookies and browser storage in your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
10. Third-Party Services
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information to them.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:
- The right to know what information we collect
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
- The right to access your data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at legal@xrpulse.io